Ishpeming High School vs New Buffalo Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Michigan, United States, 527 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ishpeming High School
Ishpeming · Public high · Grades 9–12
172 students
New Buffalo Senior High School
New Buffalo · Public high · Grades 9–12
172 students
| Measure | Ishpeming High School Ishpeming, Michigan | New Buffalo Senior High School New Buffalo, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #250 of 591 | #110 of 591 |
| National rank | #8048 of 16,910 | #4489 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 172 | 172 |
| Enrollment | 172 | 172 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39% | 43.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 84.5% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 34.5% |
| city | Ishpeming | New Buffalo |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Buffalo Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.2 vs 51.3).
- •New Buffalo Senior High School does better on math proficiency (34.5% vs 27%).
- •New Buffalo Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (84.5% vs 57%).
- •Ishpeming High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39% vs 43.6%).
- •New Buffalo Senior High School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 13.2).
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ishpeming High School better than New Buffalo Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), New Buffalo Senior High School ranks higher (65.2 vs 51.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ishpeming High School and New Buffalo Senior High School?
About 527 km in a straight line, between Ishpeming and New Buffalo in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ishpeming High School: 172. New Buffalo Senior High School: 172. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ishpeming High School and New Buffalo Senior High School rank in Michigan?
Ishpeming High School is 250th of 591 and New Buffalo Senior High School is 110th of 591 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).